If you use an Apple Remote (aluminum or white) to control an earlier Apple TV or Mac in the same area as your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation), your Apple Remote (aluminum or white) might control all your devices.

If you don't want your Apple Remote (aluminum or white) to work with your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation), follow these steps:

Point the Apple Remote (aluminum or white) at your Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) or Mac.

Press and hold Menu and Left at the same time for six seconds.

Unplug your Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) or Mac, so you don't disable the remote for that device.